EU project launches Business Plan Contest in Libya

March 15, 2017
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The EU-funded Support to Libya for Economic Integration, Diversification and Sustainable Development programme (SLEIDSE) has launched the Business Plan Contest which will reward promising (formalised or not) business ideas in Libya.

Among all participants, 100 entrepreneurs will be trained on how to pitch their business idea in 3 minutes and convince investors. The 10 best entrepreneurs (5 women and 5 men) will be brought to Tunis for a final which will take place on 11 May where investors, European, Tunisian and Libyan businessmen, international incubators and international organizations will be judging the 3 winners.

The deadline for application is 26 March 2017.

The Support to Libya for Economic Integration, Diversification and Sustainable Development programme (SLEIDSE) aims to promote the development of a dynamic and diversified micro, small and medium enterprises capable of creating employment and livelihoods for the youth and the women in Libya. The programme is implemented by Expertise France.

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Contest information

SLEIDSE programme Facebook page

EU Neighbours South – Libya

EU Delegation to Libya – website and Facebook page 

Countries covered:

  • Libya